Doris "Jean" Adkins - Fair Funeral Home

Doris "Jean" Adkins July 23, 1940 - May 29, 2022

Born: Tuesday Jul 23, 1940

Died: Sunday May 29, 2022

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Doris Jean Adkins, 81, of Eden, passed away May 29th at Hospice of Rockingham County (Gibson House).

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Overlook Cemetery, 865 Bryant Street, Eden, NC. A gathering and fellowship will follow immediately after the service at The Morehead - Fair House, 420 Boone Road, Eden, NC next to Fair Funeral Home.

Doris was born July 23, 1940 to the late Otis Dewey Adkins and Mary Oakley Adkins in Rockingham County. She was a 1958 graduate of Morehead High School. Doris was an avid Bluegrass fan, an antiquer and a photographer. She worked as a chief x-ray technician for 39 years at Annie Penn Hospital. Doris also attended the Danville Nursing School in Danville, VA.

Left to cherish her memory is her aunt, Betty Jean Oakley; cousin, Cynthia Oakley - Finella (John) and her beloved dog, Sugar all of Statesboro, GA.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dewey Adkins.

In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Hospice of Rockingham County (Gibson House) 2150 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320

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What a wonderful picture of Jean and a great way to remember her. So happy that she is now at peace and pain free.
Vicki Robertson

FAREWELL MY DEAR FRIEND, WHO HAS BEEN LIKE A SISTER TO ME FOR MANY, MANY YEARS. WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER IN OUR HEAVENLY HOME ONE DAY!
YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY THOUGHTS AND HEART UNTIL THEN. LOVE HELEN B.
HELEN L. BONDURANT

Jean, I still miss & Love you bunches !!! To all the family especially Cindy & John & her aunt , I am so sorry for such a great loss to each one of you . I had known Jean for approx. 43 years . She had a heart big as all out doors , loving , caring , a forever friend , always made you feel at home & you always felt welcome at her home . I wish the world had more of people like Jean. It would be a better & peaceful place to live . I am praying hard for GOD'S Comforting Hands to surround each of you today & in each of the days ahead ............... GOD BLESS With All Our Love , Linda & Ronnie Gibson
Linda Gibson

I am so sorry to hear about Jean's death
Jean hired me in 1974 at AP hospital
She was like a mother figure to me
Thinking of you all!!
Catherine Odell

I am so sorry for your loss. We have been neighbors with Doris for quite a while. Trust in the Lord.

Virginia Murray

I first knew Jean when I was a candy striper at Annie Penn in the radiology department. I later went to school and began my career in Radiology at Annie Penn in 1981. I really enjoyed my years there and the leadership of Jean. All that worked with Jean will have many treasured memories to cherish. So sorry to hear that she passed, but I know that she is at rest now!

Cindy Billingsley Thompson

Jean was a kind hearted person. A good friend and neighbor that will truly be missed. Blessing that she is at peace.
Della Belton
Della Belton

I am so sorry. My family ( the late Harry Smith family) dearly loved she and her Mom "Miss Mary" I recently visited with Jean and borrowed a stone to prop flowers at the cemetery near her house. I was so shocked to hear of her death. We all loved her so much. A very smart girl!!!!!
Joseph & Becky R Edwards

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